Kakanik kungkaew

Badminton: Tanvi makes history at Youth Olympics, becomes first Indian woman to reach semis (Credit:BAI) Image Source: IANS

Badminton: Tanvi Makes History At Youth Olympics, Becomes First Indian Woman To Reach Semis

By IANS News November 04, 2026 • 21:26 PM View: 25

Pathum Thani Junior International Series: India's Tanvi Patri scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman badminton player to reach the semifinals of the Youth Olympic Games, setting up this sensational achievement with a fine win in the quarterfinals in Dakar on Wednesday.

Seeded third, Tanvi defeated the seventh seed, Kakanik Kungkaew of Thailand, 21-17, 21-13 in 39 minutes in the women's singles quarterfinals.